Another LCD topic...
Gosh this particular Television topics are getting too crowded out here...
Bro just keep in mind...
When you are in market, before wearing your boots,
just check out what actually you are looking at...
Frankly telling you, budget is the last thing to consider about...
Once you finalize on a product that is perfectly suited for your requirements...
Then the budget maybe overloaded or even lesser, will be the last constraint, but atleast you will be happy with the product...
Anyways, in LCDs look for Sammy & Panny for lower budget, and Sony for higher budget...just keep in mind tht Sony's S & V & W series uses Samsung Panels only...but there Bravia Engine, makes the picture more brighter...
And in Plasmas, look in for Hitachi, Panny & Pioneer...
And yes if you have your viewing distance more than 11fts, than go in for a 42" Plasma, as it is much better than LCD for Home Viewing...
Happy searching, but dont get too confused...